Hallor Chronicles

CHAPTER XIV. - THE PIT

Without even finishing the class, I left to pack my bag and returned to Umbras. As I dropped on my bed to take a break from all the drama and replenish my energy, someone jumps on me and I am crushed under their weight. Red curls fall on my face and I have to spit out a few time to get the hair out of my mouth, then I can finally yell at Reilly. She only giggles and koala-hugs me, wiggling us both and saying how much she missed me.

I give up on fighting her and let Reilly squeeze all air out of my lungs. When she finally releases me, Reilly slides to lie on my left side and gently hugs me again. I turn to face her and instantly get lost in her ocean orbs. We both start to giggle like two idiots and just chill in bed. I notice Reilly's hair is stuck to her forehead because of sweat. I get closer and tease her by sniffing and saying how she stinks.

Reilly: You will end up the same tomorrow, just wait.

Me: What's tomorrow?

Reilly: Spring Trials, sweetie.

I wonder if the Spring Trials are any different than the ones we had so far, but don't ask Reilly about them. I have to attend the class anyway so I will see it for myself. Instead, I asked how it was here without me and if anything interesting happened. I had to yell, because my teasing worked and Reilly left to take a shower. She yells back through the closed door, telling me how boring it was and also how Draco was a little bit annoying.

Reilly: He turned into such a love-sick puppy. Didn't you guys keep in touch?

Me: We did. I was just... busy.

It is a true up to a point, because I trained with my brother, Shannie and also read my old notes a lot. I chatted from time to time in the group chat, or private with Reilly mostly, but I wasn't really in a mood to talk to Draco. I am still confused about the bond thing and don't know what to think. I did miss him, wanted to go back fast even the first few days after I left because of it, but then I was too occupied with the training, it slipped my mind.

I cleaned away the clothes, putting them back into the closet and then just talked with Reilly until late evening. When we got hungry, Reilly wanted to go get something for dinner but I didn't feel like eating despite my stomach growling like an angry Woreus. Despite protesting at first, I ended up giving in to Reilly's pleading to at least go with her.

Reilly bought a ton of food, barely keeping it all in her hands and not dropping it while we walked. I am glad for the slow walking though, because my whole body hurts while climbing the stairs. After two floors, I started puffing like an old lady and Reilly chuckled. Her laughing made the bags of chips on top of the pile slide and drop on the floor. As she tried to pick it up, more stuff fell, so I told Reilly to just let it go and I will take it. I picked up the bags, only one remaining, and when I went for it, another hand grabbed the chips. I thought it's Reilly but when I look up, another set of red curls is in front of me, paired not with ocean but honey eyes.

Draco: Since when are you back?

Me: I returned a few days ago but got stuck at Aveus. Just got here.

Draco: You feeling okay now?

Me: Bit tired after today's practice but I'll live.

Draco: I missed you.

Draco went to brush my hair behind my ear and then carress my cheek. I couldn't help but to flinch slightly when I saw his hand raise up. In my heart, I know I love him, but my mind keeps bringing up the bond and makes me question everything. At the end, I let him pull me closer and hug me, pressing the chips in between us. Reilly heard the crunching and yelled at us to not crumble her precious limited flavor edition chips, telling us also to get a room. I didn't want to be alone with Draco right now, so I quickly made plans for a late night hang out, told him to go grab the squad and join us in the room, offering Reilly's food as snacks for the party. Of course she protested immediately, but I told her I will pay for it.